Grand Rapids has a population of 197,800 and is located in Kent county.
Business schools in Grand Rapids charged students an average tuition of $14,764.00 if they were Michigan residents, and $15,393.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The cost, on average, for books and supplies needed for business schools in Grand Rapids is $950.00. Students who live on campus while attending a business school in Grand Rapids, can expect to pay an average of $7,259.00 for room and board. Students who live at home can expect average costs to be $4,681.00. Students have a choice of seven business colleges in Grand Rapids to attend. 2,128 students were reported to have graduated from business programs in Grand Rapids in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $161,550.00 | 1,230 |
| General and Operations Managers | $97,520.00 | 3,500 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $74,950.00 | 50 |
| Marketing Managers | $103,430.00 | 430 |
| Sales Managers | $103,110.00 | 920 |
| Public Relations Managers | $93,820.00 | 70 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $71,400.00 | 550 |
| Financial Managers | $94,740.00 | 1,060 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $88,150.00 | 80 |
| Training and Development Managers | $83,240.00 | 60 |
| Human Resources Managers, All Other | $85,950.00 | 180 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $91,970.00 | 680 |
| Purchasing Managers | $89,390.00 | 260 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $76,870.00 | 220 |
| Food Service Managers | $45,770.00 | 380 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $59,500.00 | 400 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $54,720.00 | 1,160 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $49,330.00 | 640 |
| Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation | $49,700.00 | 300 |
| Cost Estimators | $54,230.00 | 760 |
| Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists | $51,330.00 | 500 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $53,280.00 | 300 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $52,550.00 | 390 |
| Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other | $43,330.00 | 820 |
| Logisticians | $58,660.00 | 420 |
| Management Analysts | $74,170.00 | 620 |
| Meeting and Convention Planners | $45,820.00 | 70 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $64,590.00 | 3,610 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $63,250.00 | 3,090 |
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | $52,180.00 | 150 |
| Budget Analysts | $54,760.00 | 60 |
| Credit Analysts | $51,550.00 | 140 |
| Financial Analysts | $69,740.00 | 400 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | Not available | 210 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $63,240.00 | 230 |
| Loan Counselors | $37,850.00 | 100 |
| Loan Officers | $47,230.00 | 700 |
| Tax Preparers | $30,940.00 | Not available |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $50,710.00 | 630 |